Plotting Algeria's course

Speculation over Abdelaziz Bouteflika’s health highlights Algeria’s longstanding culture of secrecy, amid worries over what will follow once the last generation to have fought the war of independence dies out.

Alexandre KATEB, Director, Competence Finance;

Karim AMELLAL, Lecturer, Sciences Po-Paris and Founder, SAM TV;

Pierre CONESA, Former French Defence Ministry official and author of "The manufacturing of an enemy, or how to kill with a clean conscience";

This Franco-American was RFI’s West Africa bureau chief in Abidjan from 1995 to 1998. He plays it straight on all issues, excepting his beloved Bleus in rugby and ice hockey’s New York Rangers!

ANNETTE YOUNGPresenter

Originally from Australia, she is a senior journalist and presenter who has reported from Europe, Asia and the Middle East. When not fronting the network’s new show on women’s issues, she is a news anchor and an international affairs commentator.

CYRIL VANIERJournalist

A bilingual law graduate, he joined France 24 in 2006. After several years reporting on major international stories, he now presents the news and The Debate on both the French and English channels.